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Romans 3:20-21

20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.

21 Righteousness Through Faith
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.

Cross References for Romans 3:20-21

Genesis 3:11 - And he said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded y... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:11

Romans 2:13 - For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey... Click to read the verse Romans 2:13 Click to read the verse Romans 2:13

Romans 4:13 - It was not through law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be hei... Click to read the verse Romans 4:13 Click to read the verse Romans 4:13

Romans 3:28 - For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. Click to read the verse Romans 3:28 Click to read the verse Romans 3:28

Luke 16:15 - He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows you... Click to read the verse Luke 16:15 Click to read the verse Luke 16:15

Titus 3:5 - he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us... Click to read the verse Titus 3:5 Click to read the verse Titus 3:5

James 2:21 - Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac... Click to read the verse James 2:21 Click to read the verse James 2:21

Luke 15:29 - But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeye... Click to read the verse Luke 15:29 Click to read the verse Luke 15:29

Romans 8:3 - For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by s... Click to read the verse Romans 8:3 Click to read the verse Romans 8:3

Romans 4:15 - because law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression. Click to read the verse Romans 4:15 Click to read the verse Romans 4:15

Luke 18:20 - You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not give fa... Click to read the verse Luke 18:20 Click to read the verse Luke 18:20

Mark 10:19 - You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give fa... Click to read the verse Mark 10:19 Click to read the verse Mark 10:19

Romans 7:7 - Struggling With Sin What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:7 Click to read the verse Romans 7:7

Romans 5:13 - for before the law was given, sin was in the world. But sin is not taken into account when ther... Click to read the verse Romans 5:13 Click to read the verse Romans 5:13

Romans 5:20 - The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased... Click to read the verse Romans 5:20 Click to read the verse Romans 5:20

Psalms 19:8 - The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radia... Click to read the verse Psalms 19:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:8

Luke 18:14 - “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone ... Click to read the verse Luke 18:14 Click to read the verse Luke 18:14

Nehemiah 13:3 - When the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all who were of foreign descent. Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:3 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:3

Psalms 130:3 - If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? Click to read the verse Psalms 130:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 130:3

Psalms 143:2 - Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you. Click to read the verse Psalms 143:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 143:2

Acts 13:39 - Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from ... Click to read the verse Acts 13:39 Click to read the verse Acts 13:39

Ephesians 2:9 - not by works, so that no one can boast. Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:9

Galatians 3:10-13 - All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:10-13 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:10-13

James 2:9 - But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. Click to read the verse James 2:9 Click to read the verse James 2:9

Deuteronomy 5:26 - For what mortal man has ever heard the voice of the living God speaking out of fire, as we have... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:26 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:26

2 Timothy 1:9 - who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9

Galatians 2:19 - For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. Click to read the verse Galatians 2:19 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:19

Job 9:2 - “Indeed, I know that this is true. But how can a mortal be righteous before God? Click to read the verse Job 9:2 Click to read the verse Job 9:2

2 Chronicles 34:19 - When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his robes. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:19 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:19

2 Kings 22:13 - “Go and inquire of the Lord for me and for the people and for all Judah about what is written i... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 22:13 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 22:13

Nehemiah 8:9 - Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing th... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:9 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:9

2 Kings 23:24 - Furthermore, Josiah got rid of the mediums and spiritists, the household gods, the idols and al... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 23:24 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 23:24

2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; fo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6

Job 15:15 - If God places no trust in his holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in his eyes, Click to read the verse Job 15:15 Click to read the verse Job 15:15

Ezekiel 18:25 - “Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear, O house of Israel: Is my way unjust? Is ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:25 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:25

Romans 9:31 - but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. Click to read the verse Romans 9:31 Click to read the verse Romans 9:31

Galatians 2:16 - know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:16

Romans 7:7-9 - Struggling With Sin What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:7-9 Click to read the verse Romans 7:7-9

Romans 9:32 - Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over th... Click to read the verse Romans 9:32 Click to read the verse Romans 9:32

Titus 3:5-7 - he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us... Click to read the verse Titus 3:5-7 Click to read the verse Titus 3:5-7

James 2:20-26 - You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Click to read the verse James 2:20-26 Click to read the verse James 2:20-26

Romans 7:5 - For when we were controlled by the sinful nature, the sinful passions aroused by the law were a... Click to read the verse Romans 7:5 Click to read the verse Romans 7:5

Ephesians 2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the g... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8-9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8-9

Galatians 5:4 - You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:4

Job 25:4-5 - How then can a man be righteous before God? How can one born of woman be pure? Click to read the verse Job 25:4-5 Click to read the verse Job 25:4-5

James 2:9-10 - But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. Click to read the verse James 2:9-10 Click to read the verse James 2:9-10

1 John 3:4 - Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:4 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:4